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June Reading by the Book

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Pop Goes the Playground

Kids using creativity to create their own play spaces

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Treats for tots Looking for an easy gift for kids?

Zingerman’s offers a collection of yummy treats in it’s Ready for Recess Kid’s Gift Box. The cartoon-decorated box is packed with fun and perhaps “healthy” treats such as all-natural Vegan Gummis, organic Yummy Earth lollipops, eight Zingerman’s Brownie Bites (without nuts) and caramels. And a bonus, it comes with two wash-off temporary Zingerman’s cartoon tattoos. $45 zingermans.com

Your Gemini child has an amazing way to communicate and is the peacemaker with peers. Their natural way of talking to people is a gift! This month your little Gemini will have soaring levels of energy, which will filter through their naturally talkative nature, a month where there will rarely be a quiet moment, as their mind records everything they experience. This is a good time to get out the ABC song book, which they will memorize quickly, reciting it until there is something else to learn! Singing, rhyming and the use of music are great ways to teach your Gemini child this month as their ability to absorb everything is at an all-time high.

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Have you heard? thoughts?

School’s (almost) out for summer! Now’s the time to ask you kids who their favorite teacher is. Before they forget.

We want to hear, too!

Boy Scouts Changing Name To ‘Scouts BSA,” As Girls Welcomed Into Program Lisa Edmondson Cindy Johengen was an amazing teacher for my son!!!!

Marieka Kaye My daughter will never forget her teacher, Jackie Moray!

She LOVES her.

Jackie Moray Aww, I love you guys too!

The organization will still be Boy Scouts of America, but beginning in 2019, the program for older youth with change its name.

Mary Kay Maas This is how it is in Spain. Just scouts. All welcome.

Annie Maxine My son is a Cub Scout and there are always little sisters that are participating in the activities and never get the badges and belt loops. I love that they will have the opportunity to get recognized as scouts now!!!

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A festival for everyone

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Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights in Chelsea kicks off June 7, continuing every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm through Aug. 16. Showcasing music, art, comedy, and family entertainment on ten separate-staged areas throughout downtown Chelsea, this year’s lineup also includes magic, face painting, balloon artists, jugglers, dancers, interactive chalk art demonstrations and comedy. In partnership with the Chelsea District Library, The Korner Stage will showcase great family shows— A Touch of Magic on June 14, ComedySportz on June 21, and Aviary Aerial & Circus Arts on June 28. For the artists in the family, Chelsea Chalk Art’s “Learn to Chalk” series, led by renowned competitive chalk artists, will take place weekly under the Chelsea Clocktower. Free chalk and templates are available for everyone to draw on the pavement. After Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, enjoy free outdoor movies at dusk.

Every Thursday, June 7-August 16. 6:30-8:30pm. Downtown Chelsea. 734-474-9178. chelseafestivals.com/soundsights

An official club for young Wolverines Michigan Athletics wants to make sure that even the youngest Michigan Wolverines have a fan club. The Kids Go Blue Club is made to engage and inspire the next generation of Michigan fans. The free club is open to children in 8th grade or younger and comes with several perks.

Club members get free and discounted admission to featured athletic competitions throughout the year, invitations to exclusive Kids Go Blue Club events such as skating at Yost and post-game autograph sessions, along with access to exciting contests and one-of-a-kind experiences.

To register and for more information visit mgoblue.com.

Celebrating 50 years of uniting young and old Washtenaw County’s Foster Grandparent Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Last year Foster Grandparents volunteered 53,000 hours, providing one-on-one support to 300 children at 20 different sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, including public schools, day care centers, Head Start programs and preschools. Providing much-needed support in classrooms and developing strong bonds with the teachers and staff at partner sites, the program uniquely creates intergenerational relationships between a child and an older adult, building self-confidence in children who need extra support. “Foster Grandparents are mentors, role models and friends. They build nurturing relationships with children that lead to social, emotional, and academic growth. At the same time, the Foster Grandparent Program keeps older adults active and engaged in meaningful service, resulting in emotional and physical health benefits”, said Sandy Bowers, Foster Grandparent Program Supervisor, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED). “It’s a win-win and a real benefit for our community.”

For more information about the Foster Grandparent Program visit washtenaw.org/fgp or call 734-544-3040.

Safety around water As the world is 71% water, and children are 100% curious: the Ann Arbor YMCA is helping keep them safe. Safety Around Water: A FREE Learn to Swim Program will teach kids and families in our area how to be safer in and around the water. The program provides information and teaching skills for the parents as well so that the whole family can begin to feel comfortable and at ease with this essential life skill. In Ann Arbor, classes for children ages 6 months to 12 years will be held at the Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W. Washington St. June 18-22. Additional classes for children ages 5-12 will be held in July and August at four McKinley properties, Monday through Thursday, 1-2 pm (with few exceptions). Children under 3 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the water.

For more information about this program including the full schedule, contact Becky Epstein at bepstein@annarborymca.org or 734-661-8020. Register for the program in person at the YMCA member services desk, or online at annarborymca.org, keyword: SAW. 6

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YouTube Kids rolls out new options for parents The YouTube Kids app is adapting its platform to include three new features that give parents even more control of the app content. Collections by trusted partners and YouTube Kids will offer a variety of subjects from arts & crafts and music to sports, learning, and more. Just go into Profile Settings, and select from available collections such as Sesame Workshop and PBS KIDS. Parent approved content allows parents to handpick every video and channel available to their child in the app. Improved search-off control for an even more contained experience will limit YouTube Kids viewing to channels that have been verified by the YouTube Kids team. James Beser, Product Director for YouTube Kids explains, "At YouTube Kids we believe every family is unique so we’ve worked hard to build personalization features into our platform.”

A new space to tinker with tech Ypsilanti’s new makerspace, TinkerTech, is dedicated to tinkering with electronics.

Located in the heart of downtown Ypsilanti, the electronics makerspace will include a retail shop for purchasing electronic components, a place for non-techies to be “electronically educated”, and a place for pros to share knowledge and learn new skills.

Offering week long summer camps as well as parent-child workshops, classes will cover topics like learning to solder, 3D printing, and laser cutting. Contact classes@ tinkertech.io with questions.

TinkerTech, 216 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-707-8019. tinkertech.io

This truck shimmies to Plymouth The beloved seafoam green truck seen at local food truck roundups is getting a brick and mortar home.

Shimmy Shack will be serving its delicious vegan and gluten-free comfort food in Plymouth near the intersection of Ann Arbor and Haggerty Roads. Owner Debra Levantrosser says the new space will be a fast food concept with counter service, dine-in seating, and a 1950s vibe. The Veg-American restaurant has a planned opening date of August 1.

Shimmy Shack, 1440 Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. 732-754-3501. shimmyshack.com

Better health adds a cafe Novi-based Better Health Market has moved from their Stadium Boulevard location and added a cafe. The new Better Health Market and Cafe is now located on Washtenaw, across, from Arborland, featuring a cafe and expanded grocery selection in a much larger space. The new location also adds a bakery counter and prepared foods section.

Better Health Market and Cafe, 3500 Washtenaw Ave. 8am-9pm Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday, and 10am-7pm Sunday. 734-975-6613. thebetterhealthstore.com

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES for parents of children with special needs

Work of Love

Special needs ministry at Saline’s Keystone Church

By Heidi Alene Harris

Elisa Browning, member of the Special Needs Ministry at Keystone Church, and her Volunteer Buddy, Karen Kle. For many families it is important to impairment, speech and language delays, find a church that not only welcomes and developmental delays.

Browning explained how the experience families with children of all abilities, but also provides one on one services to sup- at Keystone has been so different from port their child’s needs. Keystone Church other churches because the church has taken on the responin Saline is unique as sibility to provide serthe church has a minvices for her daughter istry that focuses on as opposed to it being supporting families the family’s responsiand children with bility. “Elisa loves the special needs. Pastor leaders, the teens, and Ken Gilmore and his the other kids in the wife Diane summed program. And she is up the Keystone Pat, Elisa’s mother learning about God on Church ministry as her own level. The kids a “work of love”. pray and share prayer requests. But overServing a need all, the acceptance we feel from the whole The creation of the special needs minKeystone community, and being accepted istry has been a slow process that befor who we are, is what makes this place gan twelve years ago. Diane Gilmore, so special.” one of the lead teachers in the program, explains the history behind the ministry, Special needs addressed Browning and the Gilmore’s pointed “There were two or three of us within the church that saw a need. There was one out that the special needs ministry is family in particular whose child had spe- unique because it is designed to fit the cial needs and one of the parents always needs of individual children. Before a had to miss church. We just felt the church child starts in the program information needed to do something to serve the needs is obtained from the family to determine of these families.” Over the years, the pro- their child’s specific needs and interests. gram has continued to expand with the Volunteers from the congregation, ranghope to provide even more for the special ing from high school students to retired paraprofessionals, are matched with a needs community in the future. child to create a satisfying relationship.

God’s love in action With the participation of so many church Pat Browning, her husband Marc, members, it truly does become a work of and their three girls, Gabriella, Elisa, love for the entire congregation. and Meraiah have been attending Keystone since 2003. The Browning’s middle To learn more about the Special Needs Ministry, go to the website at keystonechurch.us/home/ daughter Elisa, now 21 years old, has ministries/special-needs/# or contact the been in the Keystone program since its inchurch office at (734) 944-5397. ception. Elisa has multiple special needs including cerebral palsy, cortical visual

“being accepted for who we are, is what makes this place so special.”

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tween the lines advice for parents with children 10-16

Youth Arts Alliance, which serves youth impacted by the juvenile justice system in the area, is an outlet that connects healing and the arts for students.

Healing Through Art Youth Arts Alliance, creative healing for troubled youth

By Donna Iadipaolo

“Youth Arts Alliance (YAA) uses creativity as a tool to alter potential for those in juvenile detention and residential treatment facilities by providing safe spaces for self-expression, collaboration and celebration, profoundly transforming the trajectory of individuals and their impact on society,” according to Heather Martin, YAA director. YAA provides arts workshops for youth, ages 11-17, residing in Washtenaw County Youth Center, Monroe County Youth Center, Jackson County Youth Center and Vista Maria in Wayne County.

YAA offers creative workshops in a myriad of artistic disciplines including creative writing, theater, movement, visual art, music, animation, fiber, mosaic, Shakespeare, printmaking, video game development, horticulture and expressive arts. These workshops are facilitated by local artists who are hired and trained

by YAA in trauma-informed arts practices.

Martin states that these youngsters face a myriad of stresses that art helps to heal. “Most of the yo uth are caught at

intersections of societal stresses: generational substance abuse, incarcerated relatives, sexual assault, school expulsions, domestic violence, meeting extensive justice system requirements, access to public transportation, on and on,” explained Martin. The young artists report success with expressing themselves through art. The names of the teens interviewed below have been changed to protect their privacy.

“Cat” “I am an addict in recovery and art has been so helpful in keeping me grounded and focused,” said Cat. A high school student, Cat loves to paint, draw, make collages, and create all kinds of art.

“I like art because it gives me the chance to show the world what I see and places that I want to be.” She has been doing art since 1st grade and plans on continuing to create art and poetry.

“Daniel” “I love to draw because it takes me to another place and helps me think,” said Daniel, also in high school, who added

Studies have heralded the relationship between the arts and healing. Art has been shown to be particularly important for youth who have issues with trauma, anxiety, depression and similar hardships.

that art makes him feel “special and oneof-a-kind” and helps him with stress. “It is therapeutic for me because it allows me to pause for a minute and refocus and express myself,” said Daniel.

“Marvin” Art means the world to Marvin, who is in middle school. “I write poetry and draw to free my mind and soul while expressing and advocating for myself,” said Marvin. Art helps comfort him: “I have lost a lot of people and I grew up alone. Through all the chaos I have had writing and drawing. It is all I have really

had, and still do.” Marvin also has been doing art as long as he can remember and wants to continue to create art forever. “I feel as if I am actually doing something right and helping others,” said Marvin. “I feel as if my art separates me from everybody else.”

These students appreciate YAA’s assistance in the creation of their art. “YAA allows us to express ourselves and to have our voices heard. It helps us to treasure the fact that we are the next generation and that we matter,” said Marvin.

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Top Tips on Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success Local experts share their best strategies

By Audrey Fairbrother

3. “Don’t wait to get help! Utilize the lactation specialist wherever you give birth.

Getting help early (within the first few days of delivery) is key. It can be much harder if you wait until 2 or 3 weeks out, as you need to establish breast emptying in the first hours or days to establish good milk supply.”

How can you set yourself up for success at the start of your breastfeeding journey?

Local experts share their top tips.

1. “The best way to meet breastfeeding goals is to keep baby close to mom and provide many feeding opportunities. Find champions to support mom and seek out help in the community to get evidencebased help. Follow baby’s lead instead of restrictive feeding advice.”

- Amy Slotten, RN, IBCLC

2. “Attend a support group prenatally and then continue once your baby comes. Getting support from other mothers who have been there is invaluable, and seeing babies breastfeeding before you have your own baby increases your odds of reaching your breastfeeding goals.”

- Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, RLC, Owner of The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor

- Dr. Lisa Hammer, board-certified pediatrician and lactation consultant, IHA

4. “Breastfeeding is a natural thing, but there is a learning curve! Researching and establishing resources for yourself in advance is a great way to set yourself up for success. The Le Leche League of Ann Arbor offers support meetings and breastfeeding cafes where you can bring your little one for hands-on support.

They also offer a helpline for questions.”

- Cynthia Greene, La Leche League of Ann Arbor To find upcoming La Leche Ann Arbor events, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/LaLecheLeagueOfAnnArbor/.

5. “Record your baby’s feedings in the feeding log you were given at the hospital. This will help you feel comfortable with knowing that your baby is feeding often and having the wet and dirty diapers that indicate breastfeeding is going well.”

- St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Breastfeeding Club

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The Best/ Worst Things someone told me while I wasFairbprotrehergnant

By Audrey

Your own mother may have told you“if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” This rule should especially apply when speaking to mothers to be! However, sometimes the comments make great stories...

Some local moms shared the best/worst comments they heard with us, all in good fun!

“When I was 9 months pregnant in July my almost two year old and I went to Veterans Memorials Park Pool daily. When I am pregnant, I look pregnant. My babies give me a huge belly. One day a woman came up to congratulate me on my twins. I told her I was having just one baby. She continued that her sister had twins and she was as big as me and was I sure I was having only one baby. Not the best way to make this pregnant momma feel more comfortable about her giant state!”

-Laura E., Ann Arbor

“Probably the best comment I heard was from my husband. When we were expecting our first child, one night our dog got sick all over the house. We were cleaning up the vomit (with my huge belly in the way) and he looked at me so sweetly and said ‘You’re gonna be the best mom.’ Heart melted.

- Britt H., Ann Arbor

“Probably the worst thing I heard when I was pregnant was ‘You’re naming your baby what?

Why would you choose that name?’ Well she’s almost 1-year-old now, and I still love her name, Elliotte!”

Maybe don’t - Jasmine E., Ann Arbor. tell me . . .

“I was waiting in my OB’s office for an appointment and a woman asked me “Boy or girl?” I answered that it was a girl, and she said something like “Oh, I’m sorry. I bet you were wanting a boy?” WHAT? I was really just confused more than angry, haha!”

- Suzanne T., Ypsilanti

“I was doing a rotating internship when I was about 25 weeks pregnant. I hadn’t seen the people in my office in about 3 weeks. When I came in one morning, a woman coworker greeted me with ‘Whoa! Your boobs are HUGE!” - AinsleyD.,Ann Arbor

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Local Resources for New Moms From La Leche League to story time— Ann Arbor has some great resources for growing families!

By Audrey Fairbrother

Ann Arbor Baby Beginnings

Serving Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County (location depends on chosen classes) 734-221-0158. annarborbabybeginnings.com

Ann Arbor Baby Beginnings offers birthing classes, newborn care classes, mothers groups and post-partum therapy.

Ann Arbor Babywearers Group 22 Center St., Ypsilanti AnnArborBabywearers@gmail.com annarborbabywearers.com/#home

This group of parents meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to help new parents learn about babywearing— how to find, and properly use, carriers and explore options.

Ann Arbor District Library Tumy Times

Arbor YMCA Together Time 400 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor 734-661-8045. annarborymca.org

Swim classes, gymnastics, mommy and me yoga— The Y offers different parent/child classes depending on the age of the child and the time of the year.

MOPS Ann Arbor

Multiple Locations in Ann Arbor Refer to the website to find phone numbers for each chapter mops.org/groupsearch/index.php

MOPS, an acronym for “mothers of preschoolers,” was formed to meet the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten. The groups hosts meetups and activities.

Nurturing Families Washtenaw

(Catholic Social Services)

4925 Packard St., Ann Arbor 734-971-9781 ext. 331. csswashtenaw.org New parents can learn effective parenting skills and receive supportive services throughout pregnancy up to the time their child reaches 3 years old.

Westgate Branch: 2503 Jackson Ave. 734-327-8301.aadl.org/node/369277

For new or expecting parents, ages 0 to 12 months. Meet other new parents and converse with adults while your child has fun with new toys and socialization.

Black Mothers Breast Feeding Club-BMBC 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti (Events happen quarterly, next events are July 25th and October 24th from 5-6pm) 734-544-6800

Join other new mothers for free mother-led breastfeeding support, fellowship and food. Older children and supportive partners are also welcome to attend.

ICAN of Greater Ann Arbor

Serving Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County 1-800-686-(ICAN) 4226 EXT 157 ican-online.org/greaterannarbor/leadership

ICAN of Greater Ann Arbor is led by Kristen Paquin, who is a local mom, doula, and childbirth educator. She is passionate about supporting parents who have had cesarean births. Find them on Facebook.

La Leche Ann Arbor

Serving Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County 442-229-0327. lllaa.weebly.com

Offers breastfeeding and technique support, meetups and moms groups. Find a full schedule at facebook.com/LaLecheLeagueOfAnnArbor.

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How to Thank a Teacher

Where to shop locally for end-of-the year teacher gifts

By April Huard

The end of another school year is here, and many parents wonder how to adequately thank their child’s teacher for the time and energy they’ve invested over the past nine months. To express your appreciation to an amazing teacher, here are some great gift ideas.

Custom jewelry from Found foundgallery.com 415 N. 5th Ave. 734-302-3060 Kids will enjoy choosing just the right charms to make a custom necklace or keychain for a special teacher.

Found Gallery, located in Kerrytown, has a wide variety of charms and chains that can be mixed and matched for a truly unique gift.

Cost: Chains $6.50, Key Rings $2.50, Charms $3-$14 Succulents from The Produce Station producestation.com 1629 S. State St. 734-663-7848 For the teacher who loves gardening, consider choosing a succulent from the impressive display at The Produce Station. Buy just one for a sweet, simple thank you, or combine several varieties in a beautiful arrangement that will bring joy to your teacher all summer.

Cost: Prices vary, but single succulents start at $5.

Coffee from Sweetwaters sweetwaterscafe.com 735 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti (Five additional locations) 734-769-2331 If your teacher loves coffee, treat him or her to a bag of beans from a local favorite. Sweetwaters has six convenient locations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Canton, making it easy to grab a great gift. The House Blend, their most popular, is a medium roast that will appeal to everyone. Consider pairing the coffee with a gift card so that your teacher can also enjoy a speciality drink.

Cost: $13.25 per bag Water bottle from Running Fit Runningfit.com 3010 Washtenaw Ave. 734-548-6299 Help your teacher stay cool and hydrated this summer with a water bottle from Running Fit. With three Ann Arbor locations, Running Fit carries a colorful selection of water bottles at various price points. Your child can choose a favorite color and give his or her teacher something really useful.

Cost: $12.99-$19.99

Book for the classroom library from Nicola’s Books nicolasbooks.com Westgate Shopping Center 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600 Teachers love books, and your teacher will definitely appreciate a hand-picked addition for the classroom collection. Your child can write a personal note inside the front cover, and your teacher will smile every time he or she reads it. If you’re not sure which book to choose, you can’t go wrong with a selection from Caldecott or Newbery Award winners.

Cost: $17.99 on average Gourmet peanuts from Zingerman’s zingermansdeli.com 422 Detroit St. 734-663-3354 A treat from Ann Arbor’s iconic deli is always a great idea! Choose from three varieties, salted, butter toffee, and butter toasted, or buy them all. Any devoted Michigan fan will be happy to enjoy peanuts from a maize and blue tin.

Cost: $6.99 per tin Original art from Ruby’s Makery rubytalulastudio.com 8118 Main St., Dexter 810-545-8615 Creative kids will love working on an original piece of art for a special teacher. Ruby’s Makery in Dexter offers workshops and drop-in times where kids can make gifts like bookmarks, string art signs, and keychains.

Cost: $10-$20 Donation to the Mott Giving Library mottchildren.org 1540 E. Hospital Dr. 734-232-5631 For an especially meaningful gift, make a donation in your teacher’s name to a great cause. The Giving Library at Mott Children’s Hospital accepts donations of new books, which are given to their patients every week. This is a gift that will brighten up your teacher’s, as well as another child’s, day.

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Penny Pinching Kids Eat Free

Washtenaw County restaurants with kid specials

By Estar Cohen

Eating out as a family can be expensive. Finding restaurants where kids can eat free, or more economically, can lessen the burden.

Multiple Days

Dexter’s Pub 8114 Main St, Dexter 734-426-1234 dexterspubmadison.com

Blue Nile 221 E. Washington St. 734-998-4746 bluenilemi.com

Kids 10 and under eat free with each purchase of an adult meal.

Every day of the week, kids ages 5-12 eat for half price, and kids ages 5 and under eat free.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 3500 Washtenaw Ave 734-263-0436 dickeys.com

IHOP 4220 Ellsworth Ave, Ypsilanti 734-528-4467 restaurants.ihop.com

One free kid’s meal (12 and under) with $10 purchase per adult. Dine-in only.

Kids Eat Free after 4pm (limit one kids meal per adult meal).

Steak 'n Shake 4120 W Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti 734-528-4006 steaknshake.com

Pretzel Bell 226 S Main St. 734-994-2773 thepretzelbell.com

One free kids meal for every $9 spent. Also on Saturday.

Kids 12 and under eat free.

Two kids meals per one adult meal. Sun-Wed.

Monday Harvest Moon Cafe 5484 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti 734-434-8100 harvestmooncafe.biz

Sunday Maiz Cantina 36 E. Cross St, Ypsilanti 734-340-6010 maizmexican.com

Kids eat free after 3pm.

Red Brick Kitchen & Bar 8093 Main St, Dexter 734-424-0420 redbrickkitchen.com

With the purchase of one adult meal, get two free kids meals (ages 10 and under).

Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal (limit two).

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Tuesday Salt Springs Brewery 117 S. Ann Arbor St, Saline 734-295-9191 saltspringsbrewery.com

One free kids meal for ages 10 and under with each purchase of an adult meal.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar 1005 W Eisenhower Pkwy.

734-741-4851 applebees.com Kids meals are $0.99 or $1.99.

Blimpy Burger 304 S Ashley St. 734-663-4590 blimpyburger.com Kids 12 and under eat free after 5pm with a purchase of an adult meal.

The Original Cottage Inn 512 E. William St. 734-663-3379 originalcottageinn.com From 5-8pm, kids ages 10 and under eat free with each purchase an of adult meal.

Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub 318 S Main St. 734-665-2968 conoroneills.com/annarbor Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

Denny's 3310 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0090 dennys.com 4-10pm, two kids per one adult, ages 10 and under eat free. Also on Saturday.

Wednesday Moe's Southwest Grill 857 W. Eisenhower Pkwy.

734-998-0900 moes.com On Wednesdays from 11am10pm, kids ages 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.

BD’s Mongolian Barbecue 200 S Main St. 734-913-0999 gomongo.com Children 10 & under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Kids 3 and under eat free everyday.

Saturday Denny's 3310 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0090 dennys.com 4-10pm, kids ages 10 and under eat free. Also on Tuesday.

Steak 'n Shake 4120 W Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti 734-528-4006 steaknshake.com One free kids meal for every $9 spent. Also on Sunday.

Note: These deals are subject to change and it always a good idea to call ahead to confirm.

CANDY FACTORY TOUR! Visit the Spangler Candy Co. Store and Museum and Take a Ride on the Trolley

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(June/July/Aug.) Mon-Fri 10a-4p Last trolley at 3:30 pm

Fall/Winter/ Spring: Wed.-Fri 10a-4p Last trolley at 2:30 pm

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healthy kids Keeping It Fresh, Healthy, and Organized Bento boxes rescue summer lunch

By Raegan Nelson

You’re probably an expert at the quick school lunch, but if you and your kids are ready to swap out the sack lunch for something more exciting this summer, try a bento box. A delicious and nutritious assortment of food, place any lunchbox ice pack on top of your bento box and put both in your lunch bag and your food should stay cool for up to 8 hours. A bento box provides great portion control, reduces the amount of plastic and paper waste, encourages kids to try a variety of foods, and is easy to wash and reuse for years.

Pick your own!

Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of chopped cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber – peeled, seeded and diced (or 5 mini Persian cucumbers – sliced) 1 avocado – diced 4 oz. feta cheese 2 Tbsp. minced red onion 1 handful minced parsley – about 2 Tbsp.

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Pepper to taste How To: Combine chopped cherry tomatoes, seeded cucumber, and diced avocado in a bowl.

Crumble feta into the bowl.

Add minced red onion and minced parsley.

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar and black pepper – pour over salad. Toss gently.

Note: If making in advance, keep the avocado aside and add before packing the box.

Pick your own!

Picking delicious, fresh strawberries is a wonderful family-friendly activity. June is peak strawberry season but call ahead to check the exact days the farm allows public picking.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pinwheels Ingredients: 4 large spinach and herb flavored tortilla wraps 8 Tbsp. roasted red bell pepper hummus 8 oz. thinly sliced ham or turkey 8 slices colby jack cheese 2/3 cups roasted red bell pepper slices, drained Ranch greek yogurt dip, optional How To: Spread hummus on the 4 tortillas.

Place the meat and cheese in the middle of the tortilla and arrange the roasted red bell peppers along one side of each tortilla. Tightly roll up the tortilla starting with the bell pepper side.

Slice pinwheels into 1 inch thick pieces and secure with a toothpick. Enjoy dipped in ranch dressing.

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Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Banana Bites Ingredients: 3 large bananas 1/3 cup nut butter of choice 1/2 cup melted chocolate of choice How To: Cut bananas into slices about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

Spread a little nut butter onto a slice and sandwich two banana slices together.

Place on wax paper on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid, at least an hour.

Melt chocolate in the microwave for a minute or until smooth.

Remove banana bites from the freezer and dip them in chocolate. Freeze for another hour.

Store in airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Trail Mix Pick your child’s favorite healthy mix to include.

Rowe’s Produce Farm Wasem Fruit Farm rowesproducefarm.com 6580 Judd Rd., Milan 10570 Martz Rd., Ypsilanti 734-482-2342 734-482-8538 Tantre Farm Slow Farm U-Pick 2510 Hayes Rd., Chelsea slowfarmandfriends.com/u-pick 734-475-4323 4700 Whitmore Lake Rd. 917-837-0975

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Happy Father’s Day

The Fuller Cut Barbershop Literacy Program A Lesson in Community Education

By Trilby Becker

The Fuller Cut Barbershop is deep local. This section of Ecorse Street in Ypsilanti doesn’t have a sign, so if you could miss it. But lack of signage doesn’t impact this thriving family-owned business. The waiting room is full of customers, many of them black boys, patiently awaiting their frohawks and high skin fades with curly tops. Reading is a trend among this clientele, thanks to Alex Fuller.

More than a haircut “A child that comes in with a book in her hand is rare today,” The shop’s owner says. “There are so many distractions.” The idea for the program came to Fuller from a former employee who learned that barbershops in the South were offering a similar program. Before long, the shop was receiving donations of books and money from across the country, and press as far as Russia and the UK were coming to cover the story.

Today Fuller Cut will sponsor any local barbershop that wants to jumpstart their own literacy program with a bookshelf and a stack of books.

Aayan Laouali is ten and in the 5th grade at East Arbor Academy in Ypsilanti. He chose a book on Rosa Parks.

The book was fairly challenging, but he read smoothly, stopping a couple of times per page to ask Mr. Fuller for help.

“Rosa was a brave black woman,” he said of the story’s heroine. “No matter what color you are, you should still have equal rights.” When asked what he might like to do when he’s older, Aayan says he is good with Legos and likes to build things. “I’d like to be an engineer,” he replies confidently.

Seeing the need Fuller is himself a product of Ypsilanti public schools, where his now-adult daughter also attended. Unlike Aayan, a lot of the kids who read for him say they hate reading, and struggle to get through a book. “If a child in 3rd grade reads at a 1st grade level, there is a disconnect between the parents, the teachers, and the children,” he says. Fuller thinks public school students are not reading as well today as they did when he was a student.

He also sees a lot more single parent households today, and imagines that many of these parents struggle to stay on top of their children’s educational needs.

And then there are those moments that show him how important this program really is, like the 4th grader who came in with his father for a cut. Fuller asked the boy to pick out a book. “My son can’t read,” the boy’s father said casually. Fuller was undaunted. “Your son can read,” he insisted. The boy really struggled, and Fuller had to help him with many words in what he described as a baby book. “But as we were turning the pages, I saw the glow on the little boy’s face, like, this is it!” His father saw it too, and Fuller believes the experience left an impression.

Hope and encouragement “I’m playing my part. It can be discouraging but just seeing the kids smiling in my chair while they read gives me hope.” And he’s not above a little bribery to encourage them. “I’ll pay a kid another two bucks to borrow a second book, bring it back and tell me what it’s about!” he says with a chuckle.

Alex Fuller is an Ypsilanti native who grew up on Harvest Street, also known as Fuller Street, because of all the Fullers who lived there. He started cutting hair when he was fifteen. His uncle taught him the basics and Alex started practicing on his friends. When his uncle gave him his own pair of clips, Alex knew he had talent. After a while, friends and family started booking appointments.

He’s been cutting hair ever since. On his day off, he can often be found reading.

Alex Fuller keeps his clippers moving to deliver a great cut, while Aayan Laouali, age 10, reads the book “Rosa” which celebrates the courage of Rosa Parks.

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“The U School is is a ‘new-model’ early childhood and family learning center in Ann Arbor that offers a Mindful Course for Parents & Educators. “ — Charlie Sutherland, course instructor.

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Parents and educators would generally agree that there is always room to become more calm, present, and connected when interacting with children. Charlie Sutherland, preschool educator at the U School in Ann Arbor, has worked as an educator for 16 years. While Sutherland was working as a high school English teacher he became overwhelmed, overstimulated by all of the expectations and constant transitions in the school environment. To foster concentration and meditation in his classroom, Sutherland sought training from Shinzen Young, a mindfulness teacher and neuroscience research consultant who utilizes the Unified Mindfulness system approach.

Sutherland learned to integrate mindfulness practices into his teaching, to calm his mind. Nine years later, Sutherland is now the course instructor in the Mindful Parents & Educators Course at the U School, a course intended to help caregivers apply mindfulness techniques in the presence and care of children.

Support parents/educators first Sutherland explains that his approach for parents and educators is to first support the adult in understanding and implementing mindfulness practices themselves. “Place your own oxygen mask on first,” he says. It starts with caregivers practicing techniques to become more compassionate, calm, patient, and mindful. This practice helps caregivers to be mindful during the most difficult daily moments with children.

A mindful technique The techniques covered in Sutherland’s course tend to accentuate four traits of compassion that parents or educators already possess. These four techniques to develop caregiver compassion include: Focusing Out: Leaning your attention to your external sense. Sutherland

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explained, “The overall goal is to try to focus out while interacting with the child. Pouring undivided attention on the child- not bouncing back to formulate what you will say next: really seeing and hearing them. Children know when you are doing that- they can feel it.”

Focusing In: Tuning out the external senses and using your own thoughts and emotions as meditation.

Focus on Rest: Connecting with the more tranquil side of life on demand to stay calm.

Nurture Positive: Help us make our happiness more radiant, so that it is more likely to “reach out and touch someone.”

Mindfulness related change Past participants of the Mindful Parents & Educators Course have identified varied benefits from participation in the course. “Not only is there opportunity for improvement in their relationships with children, but in all aspects of their lives,” explained Sutherland. Past participants have identified improved work or athletic abilities, increased attentiveness, mindful eating and maintaining calm in the most chaotic moments.

Class Details Where: The U School, 3630 Plaza Dr., 5A & 6A (Remote participation is offered through a live audio/video feed on Skype).

Details: 8 week courses available. Each class is 90 minutes with three basic modes: explanation, practicing, or question and answer. You do not need to be a parent at the U School to participate.

Cost: $104 for individuals. $156 for two partners.

For more information: theubuntuschool.org/ programs/mindful-parents-educators

Saline ‘Meats’ Smokehouse 52

Combination plate, feat smoked chicke uring pulled pork, briske t, n, ribs, and two sides.

Traditional American fare from North to South

By Julie and David Sturza

SMOKEHOUSE 52 BBQ

Saline: 105 W. Michigan Ave., 734-316-7913. !

NEW Chelsea: 125 S. Main St., 734-562-2565.

Sunday-Thursday: 11:30am – 9pm Friday, Saturday: 11:30am – 10pm sh52bbq.com

Smokehouse 52 owner and pitmaster Phil Tolliver, who grew up on a hog farm in Stockbridge, MI., studied alongside Southern champion pitmasters to learn the rich, historical craft of smoking meat.

If that doesn’t get you moving toward the door, maybe the array of salads, seafood entrees, burgers, wings, nachos and quesadillas, as well as a dedicated kids’ menu (that includes such favorites as a Pulled Pork Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Chicken and Waffles, Ribs, Popcorn Chicken, and Mac & Cheese) will.

The interior of Saline’s Smokehouse 52 delivered a strong Americana vibe with dark woods and soft lighting. The dining area is large with a variety of well-spaced seating options – tables, booths, high-tops, and a bar. Bonus tip: snap some fun photos of the little ones grabbing mints out of the alligator mouth at the reception desk!

Family-Style ‘Meat’ing Place We started with an order of the frickles (fried pickles). Our 5-year old loved the light breading over the sweet and tangy pickle spears. Just make sure to let them cool because these were packing some temperature-heat! Our kids ordered the Mac & Cheese and the Popcorn Chicken from the kids’ menu, but in reality they were just as happy picking from “The Enthusiast”. This combination plate is perfectly designed for sharing among families with pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, and ribs as well as two wellportioned sides and (Chelsea’s own) Jiffy mix cornbread. We chose the homemade smoked sausage and the mac & cheese.

After five years of delighting diners in Chelsea, Smokehouse 52 brings their love of real pit BBQ to downtown Saline.

Our 5-year could have eaten only those two sides for his next several meals — that would make everything right with the world. The smoked sausage was an adult favorite as well – sweet, juicy and not over-spiced.

None of the meats are pre-sauced so diners have the option to taste each of the five house-made sauces ranging from sweet to spice and mustard- to vinegar-based. Our kids both enjoyed a dab of each on their fingertips to determine where their loyalties lay (an important part of any BBQ journey for the young). We ordered the Southern Fried Chicken Dinner as we needed more of that sweet, honey-drizzled and buttermilk-battered goodness.

We highly recommend either “The Enthusiast” or its counterpart, “The Whole Hog”, which substitutes pork belly and smoked sausage for the chicken and brisket. These both serve 2-3 people and encourage family-style sharing in addition to some ‘hot’ sauce debates. If your kids do not generally eat a whole meal on their own you may want to choose Mac & Cheese as one of your sides! The Collard Greens and Housemade Chips were also standout sides for our family. In fact , ‘Sides sides sides’ was one of the mantras we recited as we finished up this BBQ lunch. On our next visit we will likely skip the Kids’ Menu entirely (gasp!) and just pick from combination plates and a selection of sides.

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Same Smokehouse Flavor If you still have room after all the delicious BBQ, Smokehouse 52 has a unique dessert menu centered around their famous Smokehouse Sammies (housemade ice cream sandwiches). Unfortunately these treasures fell victim to new restaurant launch syndrome and were unavailable on the day we visited, but we satisfied our sweet teeth with the Five-2 Brownie Sundae; a delectable mix of sweet and salty.

Apart from the Sammies we did not notice another stumble in this new launch. Loyalists will find the same menu and quality they’ve come to expect from Smokehouse 52 in Chelsea and new visitors will find a great addition to the downtown Saline foodscape.

The Short Course

1. Kid-friendly: Yes. 2. To avoid wait: For parties of 5+, call for reservations.

3. Noise level: Low. 4. Bathroom amenities: Changing table 5. High chairs? Yes. 6. Got milk? Yes. 7. Kids’ menu? Yes. 8. Anything healthy for kids? Yes. 9. Food allergy concerns? Glutenfree menu and separate fryers available. All food fried in canola oil, not peanut oil.

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All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

1 FRIDAY First Friday at the Farm 5pm-8pm. Petting Farm at Domino’s Farm. pettingfarm.com. Free Have a fun day at the farm with hands-on activities and food trucks at the pavilion area. The pavilion area is free, while admission to the petting farm is $6.

2 SATURDAY Junior Chef 10am. $70. St. Paul Lutheran School. flipsideartstudio.com This one-day class covers the essentials— from reading recipes to measuring and mixing ingredients. Young chefs will enjoy every dish they make, including lunch, and will take home a packet of recipes.

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run Expo & Kids Race 12pm-5pm. $12-$70. Skyline High School. dxa2.com Kids events will include a 70m & 100m dash, a 400m run, 1 mile run, and long jump where parents are welcome to run with their kids. There will also be race clowns, mascots, entertainment, free photographs, cookies, and more.

3 SUNDAY Life in a Shell 1:30pm. $2-$5. Eddy Discovery Center, Chelsea. michigan.gov Spend a day learning all about the fascinating life of turtles! There will be live turtles featured in this program appropriate for all ages by naturalist Paul McCormack.

Story Time with Mother Goose: Kerry Tales: “Up the Hill with Mother Goose” 2pm. Kerrytown Market & Shops. kerrytown.com. Free Join Mother Goose for a special story time on the first floor of Kerrytown. All ages are welcome. Remember to bring your imagination!

4 MONDAY Stone School Summer Camp Creepy Crawlers 9:30am. $150. Stone School. stoneschool.org Children will enjoy digging in the dirt, looking for bugs, and learning about their habitats. Campers also get a chance to play games and activities such as fly swatter painting, walk the spider web, and parachute play.

5 TUESDAY Tummy Times 10am-11am. Ann Arbor District Library West Branch. aadl.org. Free Are you a new or expecting parent? Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters and relax while your child has fun engaging with special toys for young babies.

6 WEDNESDAY Rain Garden Nature Walk 6pm. Veteran’s Park. aadl.org. Free All ages are welcome to come for a relaxing walk through a variety of public rain gardens. Come learn how rain gardens work, what plants you can find inside them and more!

7 THURSDAY Ice Cream & Sorbet with Keegan Rodgers 7pm. Traverwood Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Learn basic recipes to make ice cream, sorbet, and gelato at home. Incorporate fruit and other flavors so you can enjoy a great summertime treat! This session will also include vegan recipes!

8 FRIDAY Ya’ssoo Greek Festival of Ann Arbor 11am. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. annarborgreekfestival.org. Free Celebrate Greek culture with delicious cuisine, live Greek music and dance with Enigma and the St. Nicholas Dancers, a marketplace, raffle prizes, and more.

A percentage of proceeds will benefit “Warm the Children, Ann Arbor.” June 8, 9, 10. $3 after 4 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m.

Saturday; free on Sunday.

Mayor’s Green Fair 6pm. Main Street, Ann Arbor. a2gov.org. Free Celebrate the natural beauty of Ann Arbor! Green Fair guests will enjoy environmental displays, live music, entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Movies In the Park 6:30pm-11pm. Saline Parks & Recreation. cityofsaline.org. Free Despicable Me 3 will start at dusk! Enjoy pre-movie activities including an inflatable obstacle course, inflatable bouncer, music, concessions, games, and more!

9 SATURDAY Friends Bag Sale 10am. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org. Free Fill a bag for $5 and the second bag is free. From 3-4 pm of the day before the sale, items are available at half the normal book shop prices.

Police & Firehouse Open House 11am-2pm. Ann Arbor Police & Fire Departments. a2gov.org. Free Families are invited to visit the Police and Firehouse departments along Fifth Ave. for a day of fun! Climb aboard a fire engine, meet the K-9 police unit, see vehicle extrication and smoke house demonstrations, and meet local police and firefighters.

Michigan Light Project 5pm-8pm. Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Top of The Park. a2sf.org. Free At this special KidZone series, kids will explore light with a 3D hologram, LED energy harvester, and more!

Celebrate Local Celebrate the 23rd annual African American Downtown Festival!

Everyone is welcome to enjoy this special daylong fair, fun for all ages.

Stroll along N. Fourth Ave. between Ann St. & Catherine St. to partake in a wide array of tasty food, live entertainment, and vendors of all kinds highlighting local African American-owned businesses. There will also be a Kids Corner specifically for little ones! There will be something for everyone at this event like refreshing drinks, delicious barbecue, handmade crafts, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Saturday, June 2. 9am-10pm. Downtown Ann Arbor, N. Fourth Ave. 734-858-9121. Free

Awe-Inspiring Acrobatics Be amazed by the dazzling acrobatic spectacle of Acrobuffos’ Air Play, a beautiful story of two siblings journeying through an enchanted world. Husband and wife team Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone will combine circus and street theater to create a miraculous performance, captivating for all ages. Go on a sensentail visual journey as the duo creates a world where balloons have a mind of their own, fabrics dance in the air, and night-skies are made of confetti! Best for ages 5 and up.

Sunday, June 10. 1pm and 4pm. $22.

Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. 734-647-3327. ums.org

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Acrobuffo’s Airplay 1pm. $22. Power Center. a2sf.org Join for a spectacular modern circus performance by this incredible acrobatic duo! There will be fabrics dancing in the sky, balloons, confetti, and more in this journey through an enchanted world.

Stone School Summer Camp Games Galore 9:30am. $150. Stone School Cooperative Preschool. stoneschool.org Children get an opportunity to have positive group interactions and learn essential social skills through game playing.

Teen Writing Festival 1pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Teens in grades 6–12 are invited to join for this annual festival featuring a writing workshop, Q&A, panel with young adult authors, a writers showcase, and an awards ceremony for the writing contest!

Pre-School Open House 3pm-7pm. Ann Arbor Children’s House Montessori. annarborchildrenshouse.com. Free Interested parents and students are invited to come visit the school, meet teachers and see what this traditional Montessori classroom has to offer.

Shout Glory! Boychoir of Ann Arbor Spring Concert 5pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church. aaboychoir.org. Free Hear the sounds of three incredibly talented youth choirs singing music appropriate for all ages.

12 TUESDAY Anne & Jerzy Drozd 7pm. Literati Bookstore. literatibookstore.com. Free Authors and artists Anne & Jerzy Drozd will be sharing their new action-packed graphic novel, Science Comics: Rockets: Defying Gravity! on the history of rockets and their impact on the future.

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13 WEDNESDAY Nature Storytime - Animal Homes 10am. $4-$5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Enjoy a storytime dedicated to nature with your little one! Explore and appreciate the outdoors with live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities.

14 THURSDAY A Touch of Magic 6:30pm. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org. Free As part of Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, join the library for an evening of magic and mystery. Michigan magicians, Jeff Wawrzaszek and Ming the Magnificent, will delight with sleight-ofhand, illusions, and more.

15 FRIDAY Pets & Pajamas Movie Night 5pm-9pm. $35. Humane Society of Huron Valley. hshv.org Kids Ages 5 to 11 are welcome to join in on an animal-themed movie with popcorn, fun animal interactions, and a vegetarian dinner! Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillow and be ready for some animal-themed fun while parents enjoy a night to themselves.

16 SATURDAY The Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 9am. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Kids, teens, and adults can participate in over 25 cartooning workshops and creative games. Kids can also vote in the sixth annual Kids’ Comics Awards! The Festival will continue on June 17 from 12:30pm-5:30pm.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Swim Day 9am. $6-$10. Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti. ewashtenaw.org This annual early-opening is a great opportunity for individuals with ASD and their families to get acclimated to the water park and enjoy all the slides, rides and splash areas in a much less-crowded and stimulating environment. All ages welcome.

17 SUNDAY Spectrum Therapy Center Bubbles, Boats, & Buried Treasure 5pm-8pm. Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Top of the Park. a2sf.org. Free Join in on some fun, sensory friendly activities at the KidZone!

Fireside Fun - A Good OldFashioned Campfire Circle 6:30pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org. Free There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Bring your family, friends, camp chairs, outdoor games, and s’mores fixings.

18 MONDAY Youth Circus Camp 12pm. $250. The Ann Arbor Aviary. a2aviary.com Four days of circus fun for ages 8-13! This half-day camp is for active young people who wish to explore the aerial and circus arts. Experience everything from flying on the aerial silks to juggling, acrobatics, clowning, and more!

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Summer Movie Clubhouse 10am. $1. Rave Motion Pictures, Ypsilanti. cinemark.com All summer long, Rave Motion Pictures will offer movies just for kids! This week, come for the LEGO Ninjago Movie.

20 WEDNESDAY Nature Storytime - Campfires 10am. $4-$5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Appreciate the outdoors with your little one at this storytime dedicated to nature!

This week, learn all about fire safety and what it takes to build your own summer campfire.

12 THURSDAY Ann Arbor Jaycees 66th Annual Carnival 4pm. Pioneer High School. a2jaycees.org. Free What better way to enjoy the summer than with rides, games, food, and fun?

Unlimited ride armbands are available for $22 on Wed. & Thurs. and $25 Fri.-Sun.

22 FRIDAY Japan Week Craft - Origami 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free This special origami event is in celebration of Japan Week at AADL! Learn a bit about the history of this traditional Japanese art form and go through the basics of folding a few models. No prior folding experience required.

23 SATURDAY Japan Week Taiko Drumming 10am-11am. Ann Arbor District Library. aadl.org. Free In honor of Japan Week, experience a special taiko drumming performance! Taiko is an ancient Japanese form of ensemble percussion using large drums.

Storytime at the Museum: Ann Arbor Japan Week 11:15am. University of Michigan Museum of Art. umma.umich.edu. Free Learn all about the culture of Japan with a storytime and hands-on activity. Storytime promotes art enjoyment for children ages 3-6. Siblings are welcome to join the group. Meet in front of the UMMA Store.

24 SUNDAY Picnic with Pond Life 12:30pm-2pm. $5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of fun! Families are invited to join in on games and a short interactive hike with wildlife staff.

Book Launch Party w/ Shutta Crum and Rhonda Gowler Greene 2pm. Nicola’s Books. nicolasbooks.com. Free Join for a book launch party for all ages with two Michigan picture book authors!

There will be refreshments, prizes, and stories with two new books; Mousling’s Words and Let’s Go ABC!: Things that Go, from A to Z.

25 MONDAY Stone School Summer Camp Water Exploration 9:30am. $150. Stone School Cooperative Preschool. stoneschool.org A week filled with water fun! Children will have an opportunity to play in sprinklers, water tables and enjoy picnic style snacks.

26 TUESDAY Pete The Cat Interactive Reading Experience 5pm-8pm. Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Top of the Park. a2sf.org. Free Children can visit the KidZone tent for an interactive reading experience of the best selling book “Pete The Cat.” Readers will enjoy dancing and singing along!

27 WEDNESDAY Summer Safari 10am-12pm. $8. Matthaei Botanical Gardens. mbgna.umich.edu Celebrate the summer solstice with activities and a hike to learn how plants and animals spend their summer at Matthaei. Admission includes all activities and materials.

Sumpter Country Fest & Fireworks 12pm. Sumpter Township Fairgrounds. sumptertwp.com. Free Join for entertainment for the whole family! There will be carnival rides, pony rides, inflatables, a car show, and more.

Fireworks will be at dusk.

28 THURSDAY Isle of Dogs 10pm. Ingalls Mall. arts.umich.edu. Free Experience this new, delightful stop motion animated feature! In a dystopian future Japan, dogs have been quarantined on a remote island due to a “canine flu”. A boy, Atari, ventures to the island to find his dog, Spots. With the help of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey!

29 FRIDAY Bike-in 7pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market. a2gov.org. Free Join for this monthly slow bike ride throughout Ann Arbor. Each ride we will begin at the Farmer’s Market in Kerrytown and wrap up by “biking-in” to a post-ride time together at a local establishment, green space, or other friendly host setting.

30 SATURDAY Stage Management Workshop 1pm-4pm. $25-$30. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. a2ct.org Teens are invited to join this hands-on workshop to explore various styles of stage management in the theatre. Learn theatrical terminology, tricks of the trade, and more.

German Park Picnic 4pm-11pm. $5. German Park. germanpark.com Bring the family out to enjoy authentic German dinners, traditional fare, and a dance band. Admission is free for children 12 and under.

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Sundays Yoga with Cats 8:30am. $10. Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center. tinylions.org Ages 12 and up are welcome to practice yoga with furry feline yoga masters!

Sunday Funnies 3pm. $5-12. The Mitten Theater, Plymouth. plymouthparc.com Family friendly improv comedy at the Mitten. Be amazed as the cast takes a suggestion from the audience and turns it into a hilarious story for all ages!

Mondays Knitting Night 6pm. Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti. cultivateypsi.com. Free All ages and levels welcome at this weekly craft gathering.

Tuesdays Little Scientists Club 9:30am-10:30am. $12.50.

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org The museum’s youngest visitors are welcome to explore their sense of wonder about the world through observation, hands-on activities, science-themed stories, and much more.

Wednesdays Little Bear Wednesdays 10am. $40. WideWorld Sports Center. wideworld-sports.com Little Bear (18-48 months) class is an introductory soccer experience for the youngest athletes. Classes are child-led rather than instructor led, and includes parent participation on the field.

Fridays

Breastfeeding Cafe: Group for Mothers and Babies 10am. Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. bfcaa.com. Free This is a space for mothers and their babies to meet other breastfeeding mothers. Have a cup of tea, relax, and chat with others about what’s on your mind.

Saturdays Story Time with Linda Zimmer 11am. Bookbound Bookstore. bookboundbookstore.com. Free Story Time is for kids ages 6 and under, and features Linda Zimmer reading fun and seasonal books in Bookbound’s comfortable children’s section.

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